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Generate blocks, step 1
27 replies · Started by King on April 19, 2022
Just getting started building my site. I don't see generate blocks in the plugins and can't find tutorials starting with Step 0 to get started with containers etc. Can you get me started? Thanks
Hi there,
first thing is to install the plugin.
Go to Dashboard > Plugins and Add New, in the search field enter: generateblocks once found install and activate it.
Once that's done you will have access to the 4 blocks ( Container, Grid, Headline and Buttons ) in the block editor.
A good place to start for tutorials is with Mike Olivers YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeOliverDesign
And our own Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/generateblocks
And last but not least you will find documentation. here:
David, generate blocks doesn't come up. Ultimate blocks, Gutenberg Blocks, WP Munich Blocks. No Generate Blocks. Please advise, thanks.
Hi Cody,
To confirm, if you search for generateblocks, it doesn’t appear as such?: https://share.getcloudapp.com/5zuLbkj1
If so, can you try uploading it manually through Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin? You can get a copy of the plugin here: https://wordpress.org/plugins/generateblocks/
Kindly let us know how it goes. :)
Well, since it's called generate premium that's why it doesn't show up. I already have it. Thanks again.
I see. You’re welcome! Glad you have it sorted out Cody! Feel free to reach out anytime you’ll need assistance with anything else. :)
Yes how do I install my key for premium updates?
Thos article explains how to add the license key:
Hey again. Ok, I have used Elementor extensively in the past but I'm having quite a bit of an issue getting started in GP and GB. I have Mike Oliver's vids open for Introduction to Generate Blocks and Introduction to Elements, but as with most vids, these don't begin at the beginning. He's explaining block manager but in my new page there is no block manager menu. What I have is your plain vanilla WP add a page layout. No GB anywhere. No elements, containers, etc. Can you direct me to your tutorials that get me started? I haven't found anything that starts at square 1. Thanks.
Watching another Oliver vid, he says I'm just going to drop in a container, goes to the + symbol and has the GB elements available. I don't have those. How to get? There is some very basic information not covered by anything I can find. Thanks
I have tried to input my key and activate elements etc and I keep getting the spinning wheel. Please advise, thanks.
Hi Cody,
If you’re looking for more video tutorials regarding our products, we have a YouTube Channel for both GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GeneratePress/videos
https://www.youtube.com/c/GenerateBlocks/videos
In these channels, you’ll find numerous videos showing how to utilize our products effectively.
With also have knowledge bases for our products:
https://docs.generatepress.com/
https://docs.generateblocks.com/
Our knowledge base contains numerous articles, some with videos, where you can further learn more about our products.
For instance, say you want to create a Page Hero for your website, an article like this would greatly assist: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/block-element-page-hero/
Hope these help! Kindly let us know if further assistance is needed, and we’ll do our best to help! :)
Actually just getting my WP to load the key and let me activate modules would be a great first step. I've looked at the video titles but have never seen one that starts at the beginning and works it way through step by step. If you have one please advise. Thanks.
I see. Thank you for clarifying. This article has a video showing how to install GP Premium up until how to activate it: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/installing-gp-premium/
If somehow it isn’t activating, kindly let us know.
Thanks... Have it installed. Activated modules. But cant access container from the + icon at the right side so I can't use blocks yet. Please advise. Thanks.